In this well-written paper, Mazzocchi and his co-authors present their initial impression
of the use of Mentor’s Spectra implants. These are adjustable implants that are predominantly
silicone, but with a small inner lumen to allow volume (mainly projection) adjustment
of the implant.
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Publication history
Published online: October 13, 2011
Accepted:
September 17,
2011
Received:
September 2,
2011
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© 2011 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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